| Department of Agricultural Sciences
65 % Department of Ecology 18 % Department of Plant Biology 17 % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Earliest Possible Year | BSc. 1 year | ||||||||||||||||||
| Duration | Two blocks | ||||||||||||||||||
| Credits | 22.5 (ECTS) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Course Level | BSc | ||||||||||||||||||
| Examination | Continuous Assessment written examination and oral examination Portfolio Examination All aids allowed Description of Examination: All parts of the course have to be passed: Plant cultivation project, plant ID test, 5 PBL case deliveries (report, presentation or poster), plant anatomy test (microscopy test and anatomy project) Weight: Plant cultivation project counts 20%, the plant ID test 10%. The 5 PBL case deliveries (report, presentation or poster) comprise together 50%. Plant anatomy test (microscopy test and anatomy project) weighs 20% pass/fail, no second examiner | ||||||||||||||||||
| Requirement For Attending Exam | Min. 75% participation in PBL meetings and exercises. Participation in the excursions. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Organisation of Teaching | The course is mainly based on problem based learning (PBL)in base groups which normally runs in 2 week case periods. In between this is mixed with other forms of group work and individual work. The PBL is assisted with lectures and exercises. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Block Placement | Block 1 Week Structure: A Block 1 Week Structure: B Block 2 Week Structure: A | ||||||||||||||||||
| Teaching Language | English | ||||||||||||||||||
| Areas of Competence the Course Will Address | |||||||||||||||||||
| Competences within basic science The students get an introductory knowledge and understanding of the basic science disciplines most relevant for analysing and manipulating the growth of plants, particularly botany and plant anatomy. They get a first training in evaluation of scientific data and literature and critical judgement of scientific theories as well as using the programme R for data analysis. Competences in applied science The students obtain a broad knowledge of the major horticultural industries and aspects of production methods. Students get trained in presentation techniques and report writing. They practice formulation of hypotheses and critical evaluation of different sources of information. Competences in ethics and values The PBL work trains the ability to discuss and reflect scientific questions and to evaluate production methods. The student sets the production of horticultural plants in relation to the different values by customers, industry and growers. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Course Objectives | |||||||||||||||||||
| During the course the student gains an overview of the production of horticultural plants with focus on natural sciences, integration of social and natural sciences as well as technology in horticultural practice. In addition it gives an approach to study techniques while awaking interest and motivation for the study of horticulture. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Course Contents | |||||||||||||||||||
| The course familiarizes the students with the significance of the various scientific disciplines important for horticulture. Focus is on plant science in combination with practical aspects of horticulture. Moreover, importance is attached to introduce the students to the professional career possibilities and identity of horticultural graduates. The course is a succession starting with a focus on the various organisational and professional levels, i.e. the plant, crops, production and society. Thereafter, the students will study the plant organ level and then the details of plant anatomy at the cellular level. This is achieved by integrating basic botany and plant anatomy into the course. Problem-oriented and project organised introduction will be given to the following technical subjects and disciplines: - Horticultural plant growing; administration and management - Botany, plant physiology and protection, soil science, physics, chemistry; statistics and agricultural engineering. The central theme is plant cultivation with the starting point of practical socially and politically relevant problems. The student further acquires knowledge of numerous study tools and techniques plus gains understanding of his/her learning. This knowledge is necessary both for a successful outcome of the curriculum in horticulture and for lifelong learning. The course provides insight into the following study and learning techniques: - PBL (Problem Based Learning) as study method, group-work and group processes, active learning - Information retrieval, document handling, notes technique, written and oral presentation techniques (including report and poster writing, source criticism, presentations and opposition to presentations), English as scientific and technical language. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Teaching And Learning Methods | |||||||||||||||||||
| The course mixes Problem based learning (PBL) with other forms of group work, individual work, lectures and exercises. Plant anatomy is given directly at the microscope. The pedagogic form has a strong emphasis on introducing the students to own information retrieval and the critical analysis of presented material and establish a learning pattern required throughout their study. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Course Litterature | |||||||||||||||||||
| Hickey, M. and King, C., 2001: The Cambridge illustrated Glossary of Botanical terms. Cambridge Univ. Press (paperback ed.) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Course Coordinator | |||||||||||||||||||
| Renate Müller, ren@life.ku.dk, Department of Agricultural Sciences/Crop Science, Phone: 35333534 | |||||||||||||||||||
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